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Quebec Teen Ban Started Feb 11th

Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Quebec on Monday becomes the latest province to ban the use of tanning beds for people under the age of 18. continue reading

Can Vitamin D Prevent Diabetes?

Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Vitamin D pills may do more than help build bone health. New Harvard University research has found that adequate levels of the “sunshine vitamin” cut the odds of developing adult-onset type 1 diabetes by half. continue reading

Tattoos may increase risk of skin cancer: Doctors

Monday, February 4, 2013
According to doctors, inks used in tattoos may contain toxic elements, which can cause skin cancer, especially blue ink, the age-old colour of choice for tattoo artists, which has cobalt and aluminum. continue reading

Vitamin D Society Monthly Update Report

Saturday, February 2, 2013
Vitamin D Society Monthly Update Report January 2013 Media: –          purchased a new media program from PRWEB – Vocus which will allow us to issue 2 press releases a month –          Jan. 28th issued a press release – UK Cancer Group Supports Increased Vitamin D Through Sensible Sun Exposure.… continue reading

UK Cancer Group Supports Increased Vitamin D Through Sensible Sun Exposure

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

UK Cancer Group Supports Increased Vitamin D Through Sensible Sun Exposure

The Vitamin D Society wishes to make Canadians aware of a new innovative Vitamin D and Skin Cancer Prevention program developed by Cancer Research UK. On its website, Cancer Research UK reports that “by enjoying the sun safely and avoiding sunburn, people can reduce their risk of skin cancer and enjoy the beneficial effects of the sun.”

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